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== What is CTWUG Statusnet? ==
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CTWUG Statusnet is a microblogging service similar to Twitter, it runs on software that's called StatusNet.
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* URL: http://statusnet.ctwug.za.net
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You will need a valid dns entries for this service to work, please refer to the [[Ctwug servers]] page for a list of dns servers on the wug.
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== Quick Links ==
 
== Quick Links ==
  
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* '''whois <nickname>:''' Get Profile info on <nickname>
 
* '''whois <nickname>:''' Get Profile info on <nickname>
 
* '''fav <nickname>:''' Add user's last notice as a favorite
 
* '''fav <nickname>:''' Add user's last notice as a favorite
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== Using Groups ==
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* List of all groups: http://statusnet.ctwug.za.net/group
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To reference a group and send a message to everyone in that group, add an exclamation mark before the group name. To send a message to everyone in the ''gamers'' group, enter the following:<BR>
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''COD game starting now !gamers''<BR>
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and it will be sent to everyone in the ''gamers'' group.
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== Other tips ==
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* When replying to other users, add an @ sign before their name. When you do this the software will notify them that you have mentioned them. Example: <BR>
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''@kloon thanks for the ice-cream!''
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* If you like a message and think more people should read it, click on the little heart icon next to the message. Popular messages will automatically be featured on the sidebar.

Latest revision as of 22:39, 3 May 2010

What is CTWUG Statusnet?

CTWUG Statusnet is a microblogging service similar to Twitter, it runs on software that's called StatusNet.

You will need a valid dns entries for this service to work, please refer to the Ctwug servers page for a list of dns servers on the wug.

Quick Links

Jabber Commands

You can do almost anything from within your jabber client by sending commands to the statusnet user:

  • on: Turn on notifications. You'll receive copies of messages by people you subscribe to.
  • off: Turn off notifications. You'll no longer receive Jabber notifications.
  • stop: Same as 'off'
  • quit: Same as 'off'
  • help: Show this help. List available Jabber/XMPP commands
  • follow <nickname>: Subscribe to <nickname>
  • sub <nickname>: Same as follow
  • leave <nickname>: Unsubscribe from <nickname>
  • unsub <nickname>: Same as leave
  • d <nickname> <text>: Send direct message to <nickname> with message body <text>
  • get <nickname>: Get last notice from <nickname>
  • last <nickname>: Same as 'get'
  • whois <nickname>: Get Profile info on <nickname>
  • fav <nickname>: Add user's last notice as a favorite

Using Groups

To reference a group and send a message to everyone in that group, add an exclamation mark before the group name. To send a message to everyone in the gamers group, enter the following:
COD game starting now !gamers
and it will be sent to everyone in the gamers group.

Other tips

  • When replying to other users, add an @ sign before their name. When you do this the software will notify them that you have mentioned them. Example:

@kloon thanks for the ice-cream!

  • If you like a message and think more people should read it, click on the little heart icon next to the message. Popular messages will automatically be featured on the sidebar.